Sony PSP News

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 swings into stores

By Hector Cortez Apr 16, 2008, 22:46 GMT

Sony announced today the North American release of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, available exclusively for PSP.

Sony announced today the North American release of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2, available exclusively for PSP.

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 features new courses and characters, along with hundreds of customization options including clothes, accessories, and equipment. Additionally, the game features a wide range of multiplayer options including 16-player online tournaments and ad hoc capability for one-on-one or Stroke Mode challenges.

“The Hot Shots Golf franchise has been a perennial winner over the years for PlayStation, and we are very excited to bring the game’s quirky golf experience back to PSP,” said Jeff Reese of SCEA. “With greater online capabilities, challenging new courses, and a variety of gameplay modes, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 is a stimulating portable experience that delivers all the charm and fun the Hot Shots Golf series has to offer.”

Internet play is available to allow players the opportunity to challenge other Hot Shots across the globe in tournaments of up to 16 players. Additionally, players can tee-off locally with up to eight others via Match Play or go head-to-head in Ad Hoc mode. In single player, fans can engage in Stroke Play mode, offering traditional golf on any available course, as well as Challenge Mode, giving players the opportunity to compete in a regular season filled with tournaments and the ability to unlock various characters and items throughout the game. To improve individual skills, players can access a Training mode. Additionally, a Hole-in-One mini-game is available to test each player’s shot-making prowess and enhance their character’s overall accuracy.